Intermediate Accounting
Intermediate Accounting
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780136912644
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon; Jana S. Raedy; Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 21, Problem 21.2E

a.

To determine

Completed contract method:

Under the completed contract method, the revenue from construction contracts is recorded at the time of completion of the long-term contract.

Percentage of completion method:

Under the percentage of completion method, the revenue from construction contracts is recorded in proportion to the cost incurred.

To prepare: The journal entry to record the change in the method of recording long-term contracts.

b.

To determine

Completed contract method:

Under the completed contract method the revenue from construction contracts is recorded at the time of completion of the long-term contract.

Percentage of completion method:

Under the percentage of completion method, the revenue from construction contracts is recorded in proportion to the cost incurred.

To prepare: The footnote to disclose the change in the method of valuation of the construction contract.

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